Death Notices

Mrs. Laurie B. Rodgers of Zebulon died May 16, 2017, at her home. She was born November 12, 1957, in Newport News, VA, the eldest child of Stanley and Garnett M. (Pat) Becouvarakis. She was a 1976 graduate of Hampton, VA High School and attended Virginia Wesleyan College.
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Mr. Mike Williams, age 70, of Griffin, a devoted husband, precious daddy, doting and loving grandfather and a compassionate servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at the Cancer Treatment Centers of American in Newnan, Georgia. Mr. Williams was born in Spalding County on March 6, 1947 to the late Joel Kelly Williams and the late Geraldine Callahan Williams Leach. He was proceeded in death by his sister, Mary L. Prince; niece, Kim Middlebrooks; father and mother–in–law, Rev. W.R. “Bob” and Evelyn Jones and stepfather, Herbie Leach.
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Mrs. Minnie Frances Chapman Dunn, age 98, of Zebulon, passed away March 30, 2017, at her home. She grew up in Griffin, daughter of the late Albert Therance Chapman and Elna Ruth Shepherd Chapman. Mrs. Dunn was the oldest member of Concord Baptist Church, where she was baptized by Rev. Ramey. She was a homemaker who enjoyed arts and crafts, quilting, crocheting, and sewing. She enjoyed making clothes for her granddaughters. Mrs. Dunn was an avid reader and an expert on Pike County History. Her greatest joy was visits from her granddaughters. She and her husband would have all of their favorite things waiting for them when they arrived to spend time with them.
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Ms. Diana Jo Smith, age 72, of Concord, passed away March 31, 2017. She had a kind soul. Diana loved her family and would do everything she could to help anyone in need. She loved her pets. She worked at Best Western Hotel in Griffin for many years.
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Mr. Albert Paul Lackey, age 82, of Griffin, passed away March 26, 2017, at Spalding Regional Hospital. He grew up in Adamsville, GA, just outside of Atlanta, son of the late Paul Lackey and Vera Valentine Walker Lackey. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Army, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. While in the Army, Albert was in the National Security Agency, retiring after 21 years of service. He then worked for Dundee Mills for several years. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Griffin. He was very musical, playing the piano, guitar, harmonica and singing. It was through his love of music that he met his second wife, Faye. He enjoyed woodworking, genealogy, and coin collecting. Albert was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
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Mr. Gregory R. Bell, age 61, of Milner, passed away Tuesday March 21,2017 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Bell was born September 6, 1955 in Rome, GA to the late Charles L. Bell and Emmie Tucker Bell of Centre, AL.
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Mr. Millard Shelby Patton, age 86, of Williamson, passed away March 15, 2017, at Brightmoor Hospice. He was born in Williamson, son of the late William Shelby Patton and Ethel Biles Patton. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army, served during the Korean War. He was stationed at Ft. Knox, KY. He worked for Pepsi for many years, then sold Double Cola, Nugrape and Suncrest out of his own truck and later retired from Coca Cola in 1986. Millard spent his retirement fishing, taking care of animals and working part time at the Cedars and Pines Golf Courses. He enjoyed bowling and loved being with his family. He was a long-time member of Williamson United Methodist Church.
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Mr. Wayne Lee Pilkenton, age 61, of Molena, passed away December 1, 2016, at his home. He grew up in Molena, graduating from Pike County High School. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Wayne was preceded in death by his father, Monroe Pilkenton.
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Mrs. Carolyn Bennett Eisner, age 90, of Griffin, passed away March 10, 2017, at Eternal Hope Hospice, The Hope House in Griffin. She was born in Pike County, daughter of the late Sheriff John C. Bennett and Ella Griffin Bennett. She graduated from Pike County High School where she excelled in basketball and tennis. She and two of her sisters, Martha Crayton and Ruth Hasche, were known as the “Bennett Girls” on the basketball court. After high school, Carolyn played minor league basketball. She loved life and trips to the beach.
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Mrs. Barbara Jean Fox Hubbard, age 80, of Williamson, passed away March 9, 2017. She grew up in Griffin, daughter of the late John Clay Fox and Estelle English Fox. After she graduated from Griffin High School, she moved to Pike County. She worked at American Mills for 20+ years where she made many life long friends. After retiring, she enjoyed raising her grandkids and sewing. She loved the Lord.
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